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FAO expert calls for ‘robust’ food control systems to thwart climate-induced hazards
07/05/2018
Climate change, extreme weather events, and increasing temperature relate strongly to food and agriculture. In all likelihood, some experts say, climate change will have negative consequences for food safety – meaning it will become more difficult to prev
Kyrgyzstan advances forest monitoring in support of the Sustainable Development Goals
03/05/2018
Meeting for the second time, Kyrgyz stakeholders gathered this week in Bishkek to advance the country’s national criteria and indicator set for sustainable forest monitoring.
The exercise, carried out under a joint project of the United Nations Economic
FAO names new Representative in Tajikistan
02/05/2018
Oleg Guchgeldiyev, a professional with broad experience in climate change, environmental strategic planning and biodiversity conservation, takes up his duties this week as FAO Representative in Tajikistan.
Guchgeldiyev, a national of Turkmenistan, joined
Montenegro’s culinary riches enticing tourists
27/04/2018
Montenegro is building on its rich cultural and food heritage and well-preserved natural beauty to become a destination for sustainable tourism. The country’s fast-growing tourism industry already accounts for nearly a quarter of Montenegro’s gross domest
Civil society seeks to influence future of agriculture in Europe and Central Asia
26/04/2018
Civil society organizations want to influence the future work of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Europe and Central Asia. With this in mind, a two-day consultation opens in Budapest today, with some 50 participants from several countries
FAO, Belarus and Ukraine act jointly against pine dieback
25/04/2018
Pine forests in Belarus and neighbouring Ukraine fall on hard times nowadays. Plant pests and natural disturbances such as unfavourable weather and environmental conditions hamper their life and survival. Starting today here in Gomel, Belarus, an FAO-orga
Samarkand meeting brings closer a new programme to protect forests
24/04/2018
A multi-country programme to support the forestry sector and manage natural resources in Central Asia will soon be underway, as representatives meet in Samarkand to finalize details.
The FAO-Turkey Forestry Partnership Programme, funded by the Government
Ukraine hosts first regional meeting on sustainable livestock development
24/04/2018
Countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia need better engagement in global sustainable livestock processes when developing national policies for their livestock production sectors.
Solving this problem is one aim of meetings begun today in Uman, Ukrai
FAO joins global campaign on migratory fish
20/04/2018
Migrating fish species have suffered for centuries from human activities in their natural environment, namely rivers and lakes. Different manmade obstacles have interrupted natural migration paths of fishes that evolved over millions of years.
FAO promotes horticulture in Kyrgyzstan for increased farm productivity
18/04/2018
Kyrgyzstan has all the ingredients needed to be a leader in the production of high quality fruit and vegetables – its unique soil and climate create a perfect environment for horticulture.
That’s why the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Industry and Meliora